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.

Koran 9:11 refers to the war in iraq?-Fiction!

Koran 9:11 Refers to the American Military Action in Iraq–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: A verse in the Koran, which happens to correspond to the date of the Attack on America, predicts that “the wrath of the Eagle” would be felt throughout the lands of Allah. The Truth: This is a hoax. The quote …

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Proving property title back to its origins?-Fiction!

The Louisiana Lawyer Who Was Asked to Prove Title on a Piece of Property “back to its origin.”–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The story goes that a Louisiana resident wanted to get an FHA loan and offered a piece of property as collateral.  The title to the collateral property dated back to 1803. The resident hired …

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Rumsfeld shutting down Ted Kennedy-Fiction!

The Perfect Squelch:  Rumsfeld Shutting Down Ted Kennedy-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alleged exchange between U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Senator Ted Kennedy during Rumsfeld testimony before congress. Rumsfeld is quoted as having shut down Kennedy by making reference to a 1969 incident in which a woman died in a car driven off a …

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Kosher slaughter of animals banned in Holland-Fiction!

Kosher Slaughter of Animals Banned in Holland–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: What appears to be an article says that the government of Holland has banned Kosher slaughter..  According to the article, the government considered the kosher slaughter of cows “cruelty” to animals.  A rabbi likened the action to the banning of kosher slaughter in …

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John Kerry and Jane Fonda speaking at anti-war rally-Fiction!

John Kerry and Jane Fonda Pictured as Speakers at Anti-War Rally-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: A picture of a younger John Kerry and controversial actress/anti-war activist Jane Fonda participating together at a rally during the Vietnam era.   The Truth: This picture is a hoax. The original photo of John Kerry is from Corbis.com and …

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John Kerry forcibly took over a Pennsylvania neighborhood for a campaign appearance-Fiction!

John Kerry “Took Over” a Neighborhood in Pennsylvania for a Campaign Appearance–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that John Kerry came to Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on Labor Day, 2004, and commandeered a neighborhood for a “front porch” meeting. The writer claims that none of the residents of the neighborhood was allowed to attend, that the …

John Kerry forcibly took over a Pennsylvania neighborhood for a campaign
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