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Molasses used to be the primary sweetener used in days of yore until refined white sugar pushed it to the back of the shelf. It has a distinctive flavor that brings extra sparkle to spice-laden recipes such as gingerbread, fruitcake, cookies, toffee, baked beans, and sauces.
(about.com)
Here is a fun way of learning about molasses (and it's non-culinary uses) thanks to illustrator Greg Williams and Wikipedia:

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That cartoon is too cute!
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