2 Slice off the top of the artichoke: Slice about 3/4 inch to an inch off the tip of the artichoke. A serrated bread knife works great for this. 3 Remove small petals at the base: Pull off any smaller petals towards the base and on the stem.
Authorities say Ralston, who gained widespread attention when he cut off his forearm to free himself after becoming trapped by a dislodged boulder in a Utah canyon, was arrested Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in Denver for domestic violence. (AP/Evan Agostini, File)
Late Sunday evening December 23, 1888, Vincent Van Gogh, then 35 years old, cut. off the lower half of his left ear and took it. to a brothel, where he asked for a prostitute. named Rachel and handed the ear to her, asking her to keep this object carefully.. How is this extraordinary event to be ac-.