Josh Hager
@nerdyshuffle.bsky.social
Head of Govt Records Description at State Archives of NC. President, Soc. Of NC Archivists. Opinions my own. He/him. Would rather learn about unprecedented times than live through them. At least we have dogs.
Join me at NC Trivia Live next Wed at @raleightimesbar.bsky.social! I’m your cohost for a night of fun, friends, fascinating facts, and the occasional pun. See you there!
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Can you Answer this North Carolina Trivia Question? | North Carolina Trivia Night! | Part 1
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June 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Join me at NC Trivia Live next Wed at @raleightimesbar.bsky.social! I’m your cohost for a night of fun, friends, fascinating facts, and the occasional pun. See you there!
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I know a Canes player can’t go after Meier and risk the lead.
But there might be a certain tech powered by 40 gallons of pure water who’s available.
But there might be a certain tech powered by 40 gallons of pure water who’s available.
April 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I know a Canes player can’t go after Meier and risk the lead.
But there might be a certain tech powered by 40 gallons of pure water who’s available.
But there might be a certain tech powered by 40 gallons of pure water who’s available.
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"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥
April 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥
I’m finding myself watching Mythbusters a lot lately. It’s smart people applying critical thinking and debunking nonsense. In these times where disinformation is king, it’s my comfort show.
March 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I’m finding myself watching Mythbusters a lot lately. It’s smart people applying critical thinking and debunking nonsense. In these times where disinformation is king, it’s my comfort show.
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Do not mess with librarians. They let complete strangers borrow their books. For a living. Even the hardcovers. They are so much stronger than you know.
February 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Do not mess with librarians. They let complete strangers borrow their books. For a living. Even the hardcovers. They are so much stronger than you know.
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If I was a professional wrestler, I'd be called Climate Change. I'd be slow but deadly and would always win because no one would fight me.
February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If I was a professional wrestler, I'd be called Climate Change. I'd be slow but deadly and would always win because no one would fight me.
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The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
December 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
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Listen
Listen
LISTEN
we have no idea how long digital (cloud) storage actually lasts. We already know it's at the whims of people
Archival paper lasts at least 3 centuries, also at the whims of people.
Just think about it ok
Listen
LISTEN
we have no idea how long digital (cloud) storage actually lasts. We already know it's at the whims of people
Archival paper lasts at least 3 centuries, also at the whims of people.
Just think about it ok
December 11, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Listen
Listen
LISTEN
we have no idea how long digital (cloud) storage actually lasts. We already know it's at the whims of people
Archival paper lasts at least 3 centuries, also at the whims of people.
Just think about it ok
Listen
LISTEN
we have no idea how long digital (cloud) storage actually lasts. We already know it's at the whims of people
Archival paper lasts at least 3 centuries, also at the whims of people.
Just think about it ok
Check out the newest episode of the State #Archives of NC podcast. I host a real-time journey into a mystery box to simulate a research visit. What’s in the box? Well, there’s Walter Cronkite, a flotilla, and etiquette lessons. Please listen and share!
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Connecting the Docs, Season 5, Episode 6: Mystery Box
Have you ever conducted research at the State Archives of North Carolina, or any other archival institution for that matter? It’s a unique thrill when you discover history in your hands and read th…
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December 11, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Check out the newest episode of the State #Archives of NC podcast. I host a real-time journey into a mystery box to simulate a research visit. What’s in the box? Well, there’s Walter Cronkite, a flotilla, and etiquette lessons. Please listen and share!
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On this Thanksgiving, remember that a NC Superior Court judge was once slain by a turkey. #TheMoreYouKnow
November 29, 2024 at 12:05 AM
On this Thanksgiving, remember that a NC Superior Court judge was once slain by a turkey. #TheMoreYouKnow
Tonight’s the night! Come out, support the Archives and State Library, and have some fun!
Triangle locals! Please join me next Wed. at #Raleigh Times when my colleagues and I from the State Archives and State Library host NC Trivia Live! Teams of up to 6 compete for bragging rights & gift cards! Questions written by yours truly.
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
November 20, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Tonight’s the night! Come out, support the Archives and State Library, and have some fun!
Reposted by Josh Hager
Triangle locals! Please join me next Wed. at #Raleigh Times when my colleagues and I from the State Archives and State Library host NC Trivia Live! Teams of up to 6 compete for bragging rights & gift cards! Questions written by yours truly.
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
November 12, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Triangle locals! Please join me next Wed. at #Raleigh Times when my colleagues and I from the State Archives and State Library host NC Trivia Live! Teams of up to 6 compete for bragging rights & gift cards! Questions written by yours truly.
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
Triangle locals! Please join me next Wed. at #Raleigh Times when my colleagues and I from the State Archives and State Library host NC Trivia Live! Teams of up to 6 compete for bragging rights & gift cards! Questions written by yours truly.
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
November 12, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Triangle locals! Please join me next Wed. at #Raleigh Times when my colleagues and I from the State Archives and State Library host NC Trivia Live! Teams of up to 6 compete for bragging rights & gift cards! Questions written by yours truly.
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
More info here: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/news/events/...
Scheduling a #CanesAfterDark game at the end of a three day weekend is cruel, NHL. Go Canes tonight (while I sleep).
November 11, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Scheduling a #CanesAfterDark game at the end of a three day weekend is cruel, NHL. Go Canes tonight (while I sleep).
Any other #archivists on here? I’d love to recreate the good parts of Archives Twitter on here. Sharing my favorite label found in the collections I manage. #archives
November 11, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Any other #archivists on here? I’d love to recreate the good parts of Archives Twitter on here. Sharing my favorite label found in the collections I manage. #archives
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I never wanted to live in interesting times.
November 11, 2024 at 2:35 AM
I never wanted to live in interesting times.
Yes, there were a lot of factors that contributed to Tuesday’s events, but I think this article hits closer to my thoughts than anything else I’ve read. When folks hear 24 hr barrages of malicious vitriol, it’s hard to break through with calm, rational thinking.
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Why Does No One
Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Yes, there were a lot of factors that contributed to Tuesday’s events, but I think this article hits closer to my thoughts than anything else I’ve read. When folks hear 24 hr barrages of malicious vitriol, it’s hard to break through with calm, rational thinking.
newrepublic.com/post/188197/...
newrepublic.com/post/188197/...
My pups also say hello. Luna (right) is here for the positive vibes. Weston (left) is here for the snark against Xwitter, but will give you judgey looks for any occasion. #dogsofbluesky
November 10, 2024 at 3:18 AM
My pups also say hello. Luna (right) is here for the positive vibes. Weston (left) is here for the snark against Xwitter, but will give you judgey looks for any occasion. #dogsofbluesky
Hello Blue Sky! For the algorithm, I’m interested in these topics:
💡History
💡Archives
💡Hockey (Go Canes)
💡Star Trek
💡SciFi Books
💡Dogs & other fluffy friends
💡Trivia (former Jeopardy champ)
💡Bad Puns
💡Video game RPGs
💡Taskmaster
💡Ted Lasso
💡Building a more equitable world
Pleasure to meet you!
💡History
💡Archives
💡Hockey (Go Canes)
💡Star Trek
💡SciFi Books
💡Dogs & other fluffy friends
💡Trivia (former Jeopardy champ)
💡Bad Puns
💡Video game RPGs
💡Taskmaster
💡Ted Lasso
💡Building a more equitable world
Pleasure to meet you!
November 10, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Hello Blue Sky! For the algorithm, I’m interested in these topics:
💡History
💡Archives
💡Hockey (Go Canes)
💡Star Trek
💡SciFi Books
💡Dogs & other fluffy friends
💡Trivia (former Jeopardy champ)
💡Bad Puns
💡Video game RPGs
💡Taskmaster
💡Ted Lasso
💡Building a more equitable world
Pleasure to meet you!
💡History
💡Archives
💡Hockey (Go Canes)
💡Star Trek
💡SciFi Books
💡Dogs & other fluffy friends
💡Trivia (former Jeopardy champ)
💡Bad Puns
💡Video game RPGs
💡Taskmaster
💡Ted Lasso
💡Building a more equitable world
Pleasure to meet you!