Rich Buhler & Staff

Rich Buhler is the founder of TruthorFiction and was a broadcaster, speaker, author, broadcast journalist, and producer who researched and wrote about rumors and urban legends for more than 30 years. Because of both his knowledge about what he terms “eRumors” and his broadcast background, Rich was a popular guest on radio and television and has appeared on national and international outlets including on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, Fox News, BBC, CBC, as well as local television and radio stations from Maryland to California. He has also either written, or been featured in, numerous newspaper and magazine articles. Rich operated TruthOrFiction.com until his death from pancreatic cancer in May of 2012, his family wrote and operated truthorfiction.com on his behalf until late 2018 and are still owners of the site.

Letter to the people of France about anti-Semitism from Senator Joe Lieberman-Fiction!

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Letter To The People of France About Anti-Semitism From Senator Joe Lieberman–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: A letter, said to have been written by U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, that criticizes France for having forgotten the history of some of its own heritage of liberty and equality during a time when anti-Semitism is in the …

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Confrontation between a French Army officer and a U.S. Marine in Bosnia-Unproven!

Humorous, Military / By /

Sparring Between a U.S. Marine and a French Army Officer in Bosnia-Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: An alleged first-hand account of a confrontation between a U.S. Marine and a French Army officer in a PX in Bosnia.  The two soldiers exchange views and insults about France and the USA ’til the U.S. Marine offers …

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John Kerry gets mixed up quoting his favorite Bible verse-Fiction!

Humorous, Religious / By /

John Kerry Gets Mixed up Quoting his Favorite Bible Verse-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that John Kerry tried to demonstrate his commitment to faith during a speech by quoting his favorite Bible verse. He meant to refer to John 3:16 but referenced John 16:3 instead, with humorous results. The Truth: This is one …

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A List of Supplies that Marines Would Appreciate in Iraq-Truth!…But Not So Fast!

Military, Pleas, War / By /

A List of Supplies that Marines Would Appreciate in Iraq–Truth!..But Not So Fast! Summary of eRumor: An appeal from a Marine Chaplain for various personal and food items for Marines in Iraq. The Truth: We check with the Marines. Father Merris is for real and his request may be legit…but don’t get a campaign started. …

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The Marriott Hotel chain is classifying portions of Jerusalem as "Occupied Palestinian Area"-Fiction!

Miscellaneous / By /

The Marriott Hotel Chain is Classifying Portions of Jerusalem as “Occupied Palestinian Area”–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: The chairman of Erez Travel and Tourism in Israel is said to have received a letter from the Marriott hotel chain in which his address was listed as “Jerusalem, Occupied Palestinian Area,” indicating that the hotel chain …

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Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Kills Himself and Leaves Suicide Note About World Hunger-Truth! & Fiction!

Miscellaneous / By /

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Kills Himself and Leaves Suicide Note About World Hunger-Truth! & Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: The eRumor includes a dramatic photograph of a starving child being watched by a vulture. The email says that the picture was taken in Sudan 1994 by Kevin Carter who won a Pulitzer prize for it. …

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Little African girl saved from pursuers by lions-Disputed!

Animals, Crime / Police, Inspirational / By /

Young Girl Saved From Pursuers by Lions-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: An incredible story of a young girl in Africa who was running from a group of men who had beaten her and wanted to force her into marriage. As she ran down a road, she encountered a pride of lions who reportedly protected her until …

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