As the state of California in the United States goes through its harshest drought in years, many fingers are pointing in various directions to what is depleting the little water they have. The latest culprit? Almonds! California produces 82% of the world’s almonds, but studies show that a single almond requires nearly a gallon of water to grow. The almond orchards drink up 8% of the state’s entire water supply. For more on this nutty finding, click here:: Almonds blamed in California drought