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)
1 Gauguin may have actually cut off Van Gogh's ear, and they agreed to say that Van Gogh did it so that Gauguin wouldn't get in trouble.  Van Gogh heard voices, and was trying to make them stop, so he cut off his ear.