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 BelugaXL Freighter Jet, much like its name suggests, is a huge aircraft -- read on to learn about what such a huge jet is used for.
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Aircraft carriers need to be able to defend themselves against attacks, so how do US aircraft carriers defend themselves out in the vast seas?
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Harley-Davidson Softails add a touch of comfort to the classic V-twin motorcycles. But which of the iconic 2024 models should you choose?
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The WS6 performance package was a staple of the Pontiac Firebird family for decades. Like the car itself, the popular trim level changed a lot over the years.
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Cars can have the best specs but still be made at the wrong place and wrong time. One example is this speedy French turbo-diesel model America forgot about.
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Aiming to combine the power of a larger truck model with the practicality of something smaller, did the T100 achieve its goal?
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To celebrate 50 years of the legendary Daytona 200, Harley-Davidson built the FXDB Daytona Dyna Glide. Here's all you need to know about this rare bike.
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The U.S, Coast Guard uses all sorts of craft in the water and in the air. Here's a look at the aircraft and the interesting history of its helo carrier.
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Volkswagen's iconic and round Beetle became an identifiable cultural icon, but this French automaker offered a similarly outlandishly designed car.
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There's a lot of technology and science that goes behind the blistering speeds of supersonic fighter jets. Here's what's powering these immense speeds.
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Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a feature called Transport Mode. We explain what it does, how to turn it on, and why you would want to use it.
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As one of the many iconic muscle cars from that era of American automotive history, the Pontiac Firebird has a storied history of struggles and successes.
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Chevrolet may have beat Ford to the punch, but the 221 V8 small block helped push vehicles like the Ford Fairline further while reducing powertrain weight.
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Germany created the formidable A7V Sturmpanzerwagen tank in response to Britain's Mark I. Only one of these World War I tanks, named "Manifesto," remains.
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If you'd like a closer look at Triumph's 2024 Scrambler, here are some details on the model's multiple variants in terms of their specs, price, and performance.
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The Duramax V-8 is the muscle behind a slew of diesel trucks, but who exactly puts this beast together, and just how much horsepower can it unleash?
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If you own a motorcycle and aren't familiar with all of the maintenance best practices, you may wondering how often you should lube the bike's chain.
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Lots of concept cars flop and never make it to the market. Here are some of the coolest Toyota concept cars that actually made it to production.
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It may seem like if your helmet looks sturdy, it's fine. But there are some key guidelines about when you should replace them and why.
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From Britain's Carden Loyd Carrier Mark VI tank to the Soviet Union's T-60 tank, here are some military tanks that are much smaller than you think.
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Historically, the vehicle isn't known for dramatic transformations from one year to the next, but we'll see what has been done to the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer.
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Speedway is on of the most action-packed and dramatic sports for two-wheeled vehicles. But what are speedway races, and does they still exist?
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Boeing's 737 MAX 8 Jet notoriously crashed twice in 2018 and 2019, and a door exploded on the same aircraft in 2024. Here's what to know about the aircraft.
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The Falcon may not be the first model that car enthusiasts would associate with Ford, but it's still iconic.
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The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is an incredibly powerful track bike. But its outrageous top speed isn't what makes it illegal to ride on the road.
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Any of the crazy fast Dodge Chargers over the years have likely sported a Hemi engine, Dodge's high performance, high displacement monster drivetrain.
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While most would consider a used bike that's perhaps less intimidating, a cruiser like the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 isn't the worst starting point for newbies.