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.

Rattlesnake more than 9 feet long and nearly 100 pounds-Unproven!

Picture of Rattlesnake-More than 9 Feet Long and Weighing Nearly 100 Pounds-Unproven!   Summary of eRumor:   A picture of what appears to be a large rattlesnake said to have been found near Medicine Lodge, Kansas.  Other versions say it was found near Amarillo, Texas.  The Truth: We’ve not found a source or confirmation of …

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The Tiny Deer Named Rupert-Truth!

the story and photos of a tiny deer named Rupert who was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother was killed by a car. The premature deer is being kept alive by incubators and professional care and is expected to make a full recovery.

Family with Down Syndrome Child Meet McCain and Palin-Truth!

This eRumor is a transcript of a conversation between a caller and talk radio host Rush Limbaugh that aired on the EIB radio program. The caller, Kurt in Philadelphia, told Rush how Senator McCain and Governor Palin noticed a sign that his family had brought to a rally which said, “We Love Kids with Down Syndrome.” The candidates asked Secret Service agents in charge security to request a an audience with the family.