Chris Littlechild

St Albans

Freelance Writer at Game Rant

I'm a freelance gaming/entertainment writer, editor and writer trainer. My life revolves around my family, friends, work, video games and movies.

Articles

China Claims It Can Track An F-35 Stealth Fighter, But It's Not The Jet It's Spotting

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

The F-35 is a fearsome jet with outrageous capabilities. This makes it a threat that powers around the world have had to pay attention to, whether they want it in their ranks or they seek a way to counter it.
What Does Saab Mean And What Kind Of Military Equipment Does It Make?

2 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

Sweden is a country quite well known for taking bold design directions and establishing its own distinctive product ranges. Saab, historically, has been known as an auto manufacturer. Though Saab Automobile has been out of business since 2011, it has a long legacy of making fascinating vehicles, like the iconic Saab 900 and the stylish Saab Sonett, that stretches back to its beginning in 1945.
What Does SPG Stand For In The Military? Here's Every Meaning Behind The Acronym

2 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

Things can become quite complicated when the same acronym is used in different areas for very different things. You probably know the CIA as the Central Intelligence Agency, for instance, but in the food preparation world, it's more commonly used to refer to the Culinary Institute of America.
Are Fighter Jets Faster Than Bullets? How Their Top Speeds Compare

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

"As fast as a bullet" is a common yardstick for something that's surprisingly speedy, and there are some others that immediately come to mind when we think of incredibly fast-moving things. Cheetahs, for instance. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, one of the speediest vehicles ever made. Then, of course, there are fighter jets.
The Secret Behind What Makes Tugboats Strong Enough To Tow Massive Ships

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

It's easy to equate strength with size. Does a great white shark wield more power than a tiny sprat? Well, yes, but there's much more to the equation than that. Relative to its body weight, the horned dung beetle – all 10 millimeters of it – is one of the world's strongest animals, capable of rolling its favorite food in balls that weigh as much as 1,141 times more than it does itself.
What Is Moo Moo Subaru (And Where Can You Buy The Cows?)

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. How often do we take the time to do something silly and a little whimsical in our everyday lives? For some of us, the extent of that might be choosing a slightly quirky flavor of protein powder for that day's shake. On a vacation, though, when you finally have some time to yourself, you might indulge in the popular art of hiding rubber ducks on cruise ships (if you're on a ship that allows it).
Why Amazon Won't Let You Ship To Certain Addresses

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

Many of us have become so accustomed to the convenience of Amazon Prime delivery, as well as the other perks of Amazon Prime membership, that we don't even realize how reliant upon it we've become. If you suddenly remember something you forgot to add to the weekly shopping just as you're about to turn in for the night, you can just pop it in your Amazon basket and relax in the knowledge that it'll often be with you as early as the next day.
This Is Why You Get More MPG On The Highway

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

The miles per gallon your internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle can achieve ultimately determines just how heavily you're hit by that old bugaboo, gas prices. They're a reality of driving that we just can't escape (except in the case of EVs, which have issues of range and battery replacement cost instead). As the shrewd drivers among us have surely learned over the years, paying careful attention to fuel mileage can pay dividends in the long run.
7 Classic Chrysler Concept Cars That History Forgot

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

Typically, auto manufacturers are known for their best and most popular vehicles. Ford, for instance, will be forever associated with the F-Series, Toyota for the enormously successful Corolla, and so on. Cars and other vehicles like these have a way of becoming the 'face' of the marque, the image that immediately comes to mind when the brand is mentioned. The thing is, though, that face could have been very different if slightly more outlandish models had taken off instead.
Why Do People Hide Rubber Ducks On Cruise Ships?

1 month ago | slashgear.com | Chris Littlechild

Rubber ducks are cute, whimsical little characters, whether made as toys for children or as more elaborate models for adult collectors. It's a timeless concept that has been adapted in all sorts of ways, and you don't have to have put as much thought into the concept as Arthur Weasley in the "Harry Potter" series to appreciate its appeal.