Rick Harrison is the star of the popular History Channel series "Pawn Stars.’’ He has an encyclopedic knowledge gleaned from a lifetime of voracious reading that allows him to spot the value in oddities, antiques, historical artifacts, art, and the like. His pawn business acquired a bit of a reputation as that quirky spot on Las Vegas Boulevard you could find Rembrandts, a 400-year-old Samurai Sword, or a diamond-encrusted super bowl championship Ring. Up to 3,000 people make their way to his shop every day, making it one of the top tourist attractions in Las Vegas.