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)
Mace Windu gets his right hand cut off by Anakin before being killed by Palpatine. Anakin gets one of his arms and both his feet cut off by Obi-Wan. Episode IV. C-3PO loses on of his arms when he is attacked by the tusken raiders. Two aliens lose one arm at the Cantina in Mos Eisley.