KCTV, the CBS affiliate in Kansas City, reports that “many children across the nation are now experimenting with a new and peculiar drug: Smarties.” KCTV is referring not to prescription stimulants, which sometimes go by that name, but the tangy, pill-shaped candies in cellophane wrappers. Legions of tykes all over the country supposedly are practicing for future cocaine and meth habits by crushing the candies and snorting the resulting powder up their tiny noses.

I just find it interesting how some people spend their time..The candy does look deliciously neat though..

We're keeping things traditional around here with 25 creative recipes that put the classic peppermint candy cane to use! Too much minty-ness for you? How about incorporating the red and white swirly treats into your holiday decor this year with a few easy DIY projects. Candy cane cups and votive holders will have your pad looking festive in no time

Has a Halloween-induced sweet tooth left you with a ginormous stash of bite-sized candies? Use up your sugary surplus with these 15 creative, candy-filled recipes. Everything from baked goods to ice cream (and even alcohol) gets mixed, mashed, and infused with leftover Halloween treats. Sugar high-five!

Photographer Emily Blincoe arranged candies by color as part of her ongoing series, “Colors Organized Neatly.”