Seven Marines are dead and over 130 hospitalized after a batch of 'nicotine-infused' crayons led to 'catastrophic decision-making.' Apparently, the grape flavor was just too enticing, proving that some battles are best left unfought.

Camp Lejeune officials say “Crayola Xtreme!” product line linked to riots and overdoses <img alt="Seven Marines dead after eating nicotine-infused crayons" src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/fa/9c/fa9cd1d4-6369-4dde-bbf0-3755aa4734dc/content/images/2026/05/17b52e87-68d5-4a05-9da2-fa24d15dc294-1.png" /><p>JACKSONVILLE, N.C. &#x2014; <a href="https://www.duffelblog.com/public-affairs-suicide-note-praises-new-base-exchange-barracks/" rel="noreferrer">The Marine Corps Exchange</a> has pulled its exclus...