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.

Tennessee high school principal's remarks about prayer at a football game-Truth!

Education, Inspirational, Religious / By /

Tennessee High School Principal’s Remarks About Prayer at a Football Game-Truth!     Summary of eRumor:  This email is about Jody McCloud who is principal at the Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee.  In September, 2000, he opened a football game by saying that normally there would have been a prayer, but a Supreme …

Tennessee high school principal's remarks about prayer at a football
game-Truth! Read More »

The preacher's prayer that stirred the Kansas legislature-Truth!

Government, Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Preacher’s Prayer That Stirred Protest In the Kansas Legislature–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:  The email says that a session of the Kansas State Senate was opened in prayer by a Pastor Joe Wright.  His prayer was a sizzling one and prompted controversy.  The story says that several members of the Senate got up …

The preacher's prayer that stirred the Kansas legislature-Truth! Read More »

Klingerman Virus is coming to people's homes in blue envelopes-Fiction!

9/11 Attack on America, Computers, Crime / Police, Medical, Terrorism, Warnings / By /

A Virus Deadly to Humans is Being Spread by Envelopes in the Mail –Fiction!   Summary of eRumor:  This email says a malady called THE KLINGERMAN VIRUS is being randomly spread through the U.S. Mail and that there have been deaths as a result.  Some versions say the warning has been issued by the Schwab …

Klingerman Virus is coming to people's homes in blue envelopes-Fiction! Read More »

More kids going into Satanism because of Harry Potter books-Fiction!

Religious, Warnings / By /

  Kids in Lock Haven, PA are Giving Up Their Christian Faith and Starting Satanic Churches because of Harry Potter Books-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: This story describes alarming effects in the lives of kids who are Harry Potter fans.  It says the ranks of satanic temples are filling with children and quotes a 9-year-old …

More kids going into Satanism because of Harry Potter books-Fiction! Read More »

A self-administered CPR procedure involving coughing can save you during a heart attack-Fiction!

Medical / By /

A Self-Administered CPR Procedure Involving Coughing Can Save You During a Heart Attack-Not Recommended! Summary of eRumor:  This email says that in the event of a heart attack when you are by yourself, coughing repeatedly and vigorously can keep the heart beating until help arrives. The Truth: TruthOrFiction.com has checked with several sources, including the …

A self-administered CPR procedure involving coughing can save you during a heart attack-Fiction! Read More »

Al Gore claimed responsibility for creation of the Internet-Truth!

Computers / By /

  Al Gore Claimed That He Was Responsible for The Creation of the Internet-Truth!     Summary of eRumor:  Al Gore has made statements that he is the creator of the Internet. The Truth: This comes from a television interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that was aired on March 9,1999.  TruthOrFiction.com has a transcript of …

Al Gore claimed responsibility for creation of the Internet-Truth! Read More »

Gang members hiding in the back seats of cars to kidnap women-Mostly Fiction!

Crime / Police, Warnings / By /

Police Warning about Gang Members Hiding in the Back Seats of Cars to Kidnap Women-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning is being issued by police in major cities about gang members who are kidnapping women to rape or kill.  It’s part of a gang initiation ritual and the gang members are hiding in the …

Gang members hiding in the back seats of cars to kidnap women-Mostly Fiction! Read More »