Corey Harrison

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/corey-harrison

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Corey Harrison born?April 27, 1983
2. Where was Corey Harrison born?Las Vegas, Nevada
3. What is the career?Businessman, reality television personality, and entrepreneur
4. What is the associated business?World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
5. What is Corey Harrison known for?Corey Harrison is a star on the TV show Pawn Stars and he helps run the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.
6. Why does Corey have the nickname "Big Hoss"?The nickname comes from his large size and strong presence in the shop and on the show.

Provenance: The history of ownership of a valued object, which can significantly impact its authenticity and value.
Pawn Brokering: The practice of lending money to individuals who pledge personal property as collateral, with the understanding that the property will be returned upon repayment of the loan.
Reality Television: A genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations, often featuring ordinary people or celebrities in everyday or extraordinary circumstances.