School
University Of Hertfordshire
Expertise
Video Games, Aviation, AI
- Chris has been gaming since Christmas Day 1998, and still owns the original yellow Game Boy he received that day. It's proudly displayed alongside consoles he's collected from every generation since.
- As a lifelong history buff, Chris has been fascinated by the past, present, and future of airplanes since he visited Imperial War Museum Duxford at the age of 12.
- Chris discovered Amazon Echo's ability to change his living room lights to purple, red, yellow, and green with just a voice command years ago, and has been pushing the limits of AI commands gleefully (and annoyingly for his family) ever since.
Experience
Chris Littlechild has written from a young age, and now has almost 18 years of experience as a games journalist and entertainment writer. His work has appeared in a variety of other publications, from Ripley's Believe It Or Not! to WhatCulture, Screen Rant, TheGamer, Game Rant, and DualShockers. He has also found a new vocation in training new writers for the latter three publications, using his extensive experience.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English Literature, History and Historical Writing from the University of Hertfordshire.
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Technology
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Air Force One is whatever military plane the president is on, not a particular airplane. So what does it mean when a plane is called "Executive One Foxtrot"?
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The Sherman tanks of World War II were plentiful on the battlefield, but who made the famous military hardware and where were they assembled?
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These fighter jets from around the world are pushing the envelope for maneuverable aircraft capable of fighting and outrunning any of its enemies with ease.
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Cars
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Toyota is one of the most recognizable car brands worldwide but who owns the company and where are the popular vehicles actually manufactured?
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If it has a wheel, Michelin probably makes a tire for it. We take a trip around the world to see where its tires are made, as well has who makes them.
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It can difficult to signal things when traveling with a large group of bikers, luckily there are ways to communicate.
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Tesla's Cybertruck has drawn massive buzz due to its unusual looks. But it's also gotten a lot of attention because 2024 has seen six voluntary recalls.
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The F-15EX Eagle II comes from a storied family of aircraft manufactured in the same state through its history.
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Military aircraft have a rich history of nicknames inspired by all sorts of things, from animals to their own designs. Here are eight of the most interesting.
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Historically, the destroyer has been known for its offensive might, with a frigate being a lighter model. However, there's much more to consider.
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Cars
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The current Amarok is a collaboration between Ford and VW. But despite their similarities, there are also several key differences betwen it and the Ranger.
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Bikers have their own secret language to share respect or to give warnings, such as pointing two fingers down. Here's what it means and when to do it.
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There was an era in automobile history that involved a pretty wild design element: the swivel chair.
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Boeing's 737-MAX has taken its lumps over the years, but its 757 family of airplanes is a different story. A retired pilot sings its praises to SlashGear.
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One of the deep mysteries of U.S. military submarines is just how far below the surface they can dive.
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Lexus' vehicles focus on not just luxury, but also reliability, which is no surprise when you consider its parent company with a similar reputation.
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You may have heard what a sissy bar on a motorcycle, but have you ever stopped to think what it is or how it got its strange name? Here's the truth.
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The Roadster and the Sportster are cut from the same Harley-Davidson cloth, but they're quite different.
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The General Lee really took a licking "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series. Up in the air, landing with a thump -- no wonder so many General Lees were destroyed.
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GMC's SLE and SLT trim packages appear on several of the brand's models and both are clearly luxury trims, but what is the difference between them?
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