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.

Cassie Bernall Said "Yes" When Asked about her faith by a shooter at Columbine-Disputed!

Inspirational, Religious / By /

Columbine Student Cassie Bernall Said “Yes” When Asked By One of the Shooters if She Believed In God-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Widely circulated reports and emails tell the story of high school student Cassie Bernall being a Christian martyr in the Columbine high school shootings of 1999 in Colorado.  It was reported that one of …

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Vice President Dick Cheney's view of the military-Fiction!

Military / By /

Published Letter of Dick Cheney’s View of the Military–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email is making the rounds after Mr. Cheney’s election as Vice President.  It’s a feature that says it was published in the Washington Post and includes personal observations about the military.  (See the entire email below.)   The Truth: This was not …

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Free British Airways tickets-Fiction!

Promises, Space / Aviation / By /

Forward an Email, Get Free Tickets on British Airways–Fiction! Summary of eRumor The eRumor says that due to the war in Iraq and the SARS virus outbreak, British Airways is having trouble getting passengers.  If you’ll forward the email to help advertise the airline, you’ll get free tickets on British Airways. The Truth: According to British …

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Foreign carmakers have avoided donations to 9/11 Victims-Fiction!

9/11 Attack on America, Crime / Police / By /

Foreign Auto Manufacturers Are Not Donating to Victims of the Attack on America Despite Record Sales in the U.S.–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This message says that although U.S. car manufacturers have donated generously to the victims of the Attack on America, the foreign car makers have not. Some versions of the message say the originator …

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The 9/11 flight attendant who found God before her fatal flight-Unproven!

9/11 Attack on America, Inspirational, Religious, Space / Aviation / By /

The 9/11 Flight Attendant Who Found God One Day Before She was Killed in a Hijacked Jet–Unproven! Summary of eRumor:The Rev. Bill Faye, a Christian evangelist, describes talking with an American Airlines flight attendant on a flight home from the state of Washington on Monday, September 10.  He says that he gave her a piece …

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The Little boy who was helped by "Birdies" while trapped beneath a garage door-Unproven!

Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Little Boy Who Was Helped by “Birdies” While Trapped Beneath a Garage Door–Unproven! Summary of eRumor:An inspirational story said to be told by a man named Lloyd Glenn.  His three-year-old son, Brian, was nearly crushed to death by a garage door.  After hospitalization and recovery, the boy told his parents vivid accounts of what …

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Tie a navy blue ribbon around your mailbox pole to honor postal workers-Grass roots effort!

9/11 Attack on America, Pleas, Terrorism / By /

Tie a Navy Blue Ribbon Around Your Mailbox Pole to Honor Postal Workers–Grass Roots Effort! Summary of eRumor:To honor postal workers who are in the line of fire when it comes to bioterrorism, tie a navy blue ribbon around your mailbox pole. The Truth: There is no official organization that we know of that is …

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