Chris Littlechild
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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Stories By Chris Littlechild
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The primary reason for the development of Airbus was to create a competitive European powerhouse in aviation.
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When it comes to resale value, the Tesla brand overall is in a rather interestng position among luxury car makers.
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The Focus was once the most popular car in Ford's stable, but you can't buy a new one today. This is why the company canceled production of an iconic vehicle.
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Periscope cameras have shown up in more recent modern smartphones, and can help with taking those longer-range shots without sacrificing too much quality.
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The de Havilland Comet was the world's first jet airliner and transformed the aviation world. Here's what to know about its development and demise.
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Though the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 might not be as famous as its Boeing counterpart, it still stands as an important part of aviation history for a few reasons.
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The Boeing 757 jet is one of the most iconic passenger planes ever made and has an interesting history, with a few design innovations that set it apart.
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Voyager 1 has traveled far, offering a privileged and unprecedented insight into the universe beyond our own.
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Years ago, the world's first steam engines paved the way for the technological advancements that we see today. Let's take a look at how they worked.
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Mazda claims its SkyActiv-G engine to be 15% more powerful and efficient than its previous engines, but how does it squeeze out that extra performance?
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You might notice that flat spots surface on your tires every now and again - particularly after storing your vehicle. Here's how to stop this from happening.
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As tech advances, vehicles are becoming safer, protecting you and your loved ones on the road. Here are five safety features that Acura equips its cars with.
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You may have heard of driving shoes, but what exactly are they? How do they differ from normal shoes? And are they worth it? Let's take a look.
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The English Electric Lightning jet was a British interceptor aircraft used from the 1960s to 1980s. Here's what we know about this impressive fighter.
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Over a century before the motorcycles of today, Gottlieb Daimler created one of the earliest vehicles that could logically be called a motorcycle.
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Not many people can afford their own private aircraft, but for those folks that can, there's one choice that stands out above the rest: The Phenom 300E.
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Riding a motorcycle for long distances might be rough on a conventional bike, but a touring bike is built for such journeys. Here's what makes them different.
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The M3 Stuart is not to be confused with the M3 Lee/Grant - a medium tank model that proved impactfulin WWII.
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The rear main seal is a complicated component, but its function is simple: to protect the interior of your vehicle from leaks and keep engine oil flowing.
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The advent of 3D printing is creating a burgeoning new industry. But like any new technology, there may be hidden risks that must be accounted for.
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Tanks are fairly recent inventions - they were first used in battle in 1916 and have improved since then. Here's how they deflect bullets and shells.
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Japan attempted to innovate WWII tank warfare by employing amphibious tanks, and while they worked well in deep water, they had a big disadvantage on land.
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One Soviet Union creation, the KV-1, was a prime example of a powerful ground vehicle from World War II.
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Too late to make a difference in WWII, and too slow for the new jet age, Grumman's F7F Tigercat was a capable warplane that never got to prove itself.
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During the Cold War, both sides figured they needed a blend of heavy and medium tanks. Enter main battle tanks, with the T-62 being one of the earliest.
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The Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Me 262 was a unique aircraft, but it didn't ultimately make a difference in WWII's outcome.
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Kawasaki Ninja motorcycles are known for their speed and beauty. The Ninja H2R may be its most impressive machine to date, and the numbers back that up.