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.

Price of a miracle-the little girl who needed surgery-Unproven!

The Price of a Miracle- Unproven!     Summary of eRumor: This is the story of a little girl whose brother needs surgery but the family can’t afford to pay for it.  She goes to the local pharmacy with a little of her own money to “buy a miracle.”  The annoyed pharmacist says he can’t …

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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.