Hello Andy,
and WELCOME!!
We here at WAGS have conducted the GREAT molasses experiment and those posts are on the member's side of our Forum.
Now... I participated in the grand experiment, and have been a "molasses runner" for other members.. :) :)
And yes it works....
HOWEVER...
Great caution is advised... as I have a full load of destroyed Cast Iron skillets to testify to the power of molasses.
So... for a newbie experimenter I would advise to run screaming the other way. :) :)