Slang definitions & phrases for joy-stick Expand. noun. 1  The control lever of an airplane (1910+) 2  The steering wheel of a car, esp a hot rod (1950s+ Hot rodders) 3  The control lever for a computer or video game (1967+)  An opium pipe (1940s+ Narcotics)
Like that Hamsa separates the good things from the bad things, Water birds separate good water from the bad water. It has got a sieve like structure (lamellae) in its mouth which separates water from mud. Probably this is what lead to the belief that Swans can separate milk from water and drink only milk.
Swans often do mate for life but it's less romantic than you'd think. Reputation: Swans' love for their partners is so deep they mate for life. They are creatures of myth that only sing when they are dying. Also, paradoxically for such paragons of elegance, they are vicious blighters that can break your arm with their wings. Reality: Swans often do stay with their partners for life.