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.

Report of meeting with the President from author Max Lucado-Truth!

Report of Meeting with the President from Author, Minister Max Lucado–Truth!   Summary of eRumor: Another report of the meeting that President George W. Bush had with ministers in September.  This one is about Max Lucado, a popular minister and author. The Truth: According to Max Lucado’s office at Oak Hills Church of Christ in …

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John McCain's POW story about the pledge of allegiance-Truth!

John McCain’s POW Story About The Pledge Of Allegiance–Truth! Summary of eRumor: A moving story from Senator John McCain, who was a POW in Vietnam. It’s about a fellow prisoner named Mike Christian who fashioned an American flag out of bits and pieces of clothing. The POW’s would say the Pledge of Allegiance on a …

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The two friends who died trying to get into a Metallica concert and earned a Darwin Award-Fiction!

The Two Friends Who Died Trying to Get into a Metallica Concert and Earned a Darwin Award–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:This is a hard-to-believe story of two Metallica fans who tried to crash a concert in the state of Washington.  It’s a series of disasters that results in both of their deaths. The Truth: …

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The 9/11 survival story of Michael Hingson and his dog-Truth!

The Survival Story of Michael Hingson, led by his Guide Dog–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:The escape of 51-year-old Michael Hingson who was on the 78th floor of the first tower to be hit by terrorist hijackers on September 11, 2001.  He was led to safety by his guide dog, Roselle. The Truth: This story …

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The love story of Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda-Truth! and Fiction!

The Story of St. Louis Ram‘s Quarterback Kurt Warner meeting and marrying his Wife Brenda-Truth! & Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:Kurtis, a stock boy, meets and falls instantly in love with Brenda, a cashier at the supermarket where they both work.  He asks her out, and she resists, saying she’s got 2 kids and …

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Controversy over the use of 9/11 donations by a charity in New York-Truth! But Resolved!

A Charity Fund For September 11 Victims is Helping People Suspected of Being Connected with the Terrorist Attacks–Not Anymore!     Summary of eRumor:It is alleged in this eRumor that eight people being held in connection with the terrorist attacks are being helped by a charity that is receiving funds for victims of the attacks.  …

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Lisa, the rejected young woman who killed herself-Fiction!

Lisa’s Diary:  The Inner Thoughts of a Rejected Girl who Committed Suicide–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Lisa is a girl who has been told she is ugly, been dumped by boys whom she liked, and bullied by other girls.  This eRumor is said to have been written by her mother, Miranda Gonzelez, and includes excerpts from …

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The Littlest Firefighter, the boy with cancer and the firefighters who loved him-Truth!

“The Littlest Firefighter,” the Story of A Dying Boy and the Phoenix Fire Department–Truth! Summary of eRumor:A touching story about an unnamed boy who was dying of leukemia.  He told his mother that he wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up, so she called their local fire department in Phoenix and with the …

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London is a Target for terrorism on October 22, 2001-Fiction!

London is a Target for Terrorism on October 22–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:A story from London about a girl who found a wallet on the ground.  She opened it, saw the picture of the owner, and ran ahead to try to find him.  He was of “Middle Eastern appearance.”  She found him in the crowd and …

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