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.

Ann-Margret's tribute to American Vets-Truth!

Ann-Margret’s Spontaneous Tribute to Vietnam Vets at a Book SigningTruth!   Summary of eRumor:  A warm story about a Vietnam vet who wanted actress Ann-Margret to sign a snapshot he had taken of her when she once performed for troops in Vietnam. He and his wife went to a bookstore where Ann-Margret was autographing books, but an …

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Water-the miracle drug-Disputed!

Water:  The Miracle Drug-Disputed! Summary of eRumor:  This email simply lists some hard-to-believe facts about water such as 75% of Americans being chronically dehydrated, water helping back and joint pain, dehydration contributing to memory problems, and water consumption reducing the risk of cancer. The Truth:   While TruthOrFiction.com cannot vouch for the accuracy of all …

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Was ‘The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth’ Based on a True Story?

A story first published in Reader’s Digest in 1954 continues to linger online — only without any sort of confirmation. “The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth” by Rev. Howard C. Schade deals with a chance encounter that leads to a touching reunion. “At Christmastime, men and women everywhere gather in their churches to wonder anew at …

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