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.

PBS Palin Poll-Truth!

An email pleading that readers to participate in an online PBS poll asking if viewers believe that Governor Sarah Palin qualified for the office of Vice President of the United Sates.

Boycott Oscar Mayer for not supporting the troops-Fiction!

Oscar Mayer Company Refuses Troops Request for Hot Dogs in Iraq and Says it Doesn’t Support the War-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An email from a man who says the Oscar Mayer company refused to give hot dogs to the troops in Iraq and said it does not support the way.  The man urges a boycott …

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FDA Warning About Certain Jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter-Truth!

FDA Warning About Certain Jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor is a warning not to eat jars of Peter Pan peanut butter with the product code “2111” because of Salmonella contamination. The Truth: The warning is true and was issued on February 14, 2007 by the U.S. Food and Drug …

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