You’ve heard that avocados are supposedly the reason that millennials are killing the housing industry, and everyone has been hit over the head numerous times with the various health benefits of the good fats in the buttery fruit. Not many are aware, however, that the true cost of an avocado is much higher than the US$1.50 you pay for extra guacamole.
From destroying ecosystems and expediting climate change, to fueling drug cartels and gang violence, the avocado has become quite the controversial berry (that's right, berry). Check out the gallery to see the surprising and disturbing effects of the breakfast staple you love.