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When was the original Half-Life game released?
When was the original Half-Life game released?
The original Half-Life game was released in 1998.
Who is the protagonist of the Half-Life series?
Who is the protagonist of the Half-Life series?
The protagonist of the Half-Life series is Gordon Freeman.
What games were inspired by Half-Life's community-developed mods?
What games were inspired by Half-Life's community-developed mods?
Counter-Strike and Day of Defeat were multiplayer games inspired by Half-Life's community-developed mods.
What was the first game in the Portal series set in the same universe as Half-Life?
What was the first game in the Portal series set in the same universe as Half-Life?
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When did Valve release its flagship virtual reality game, Half-Life: Alyx?
When did Valve release its flagship virtual reality game, Half-Life: Alyx?
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What is the Banana equivalent dose (BED)?
What is the Banana equivalent dose (BED)?
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Which radioactive isotope is found in bananas?
Which radioactive isotope is found in bananas?
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What is the correlation between one BED and sievert?
What is the correlation between one BED and sievert?
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Is the banana equivalent dose a formally adopted dose measurement?
Is the banana equivalent dose a formally adopted dose measurement?
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When was the concept of banana equivalent dose first mentioned?
When was the concept of banana equivalent dose first mentioned?
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Study Notes
Half-Life Series
- The original Half-Life game was released in 1998.
- The protagonist of the Half-Life series is not specified by name ( Gordon Freeman is implied).
Games Inspired by Half-Life Mods
- Some games, such as Counter-Strike and Team Fortress, were inspired by Half-Life's community-developed mods.
Portal Series
- The first game in the Portal series is Portal, set in the same universe as Half-Life.
Half-Life: Alyx
- Valve released its flagship virtual reality game, Half-Life: Alyx, in 2020 (not specified in text, but general knowledge).
Banana Equivalent Dose (BED)
What is BED?
- BED stands for Banana Equivalent Dose, a humorous unit of radiation measurement.
- One BED is equivalent to the radiation dose of eating one banana, approximately 0.1 μSv (microsieverts).
Radioactive Isotope in Bananas
- Bananas contain a small amount of the radioactive isotope, Potassium-40 (40K).
Correlation between BED and Sievert
- One BED is approximately equal to 0.1 μSv (microsieverts) of radiation.
Formal Adoption of BED
- The banana equivalent dose is not a formally adopted dose measurement.
Concept of BED
- The concept of banana equivalent dose was first mentioned in 1995.
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Test your knowledge of the influential Half-Life series, which combines shooting combat, puzzles, and storytelling. Explore the universe of Gordon Freeman as he navigates an alien invasion and experience the innovative scripted sequences that have shaped the FPS genre.
