I also read that the molasses was heated in the tank so that it would flow easily. The report rebutted the old statement “as slow as molasses” Well that day the molasses flowed faster than a horse could run at a full gallop.
Welcome to the Straight Dope Message Board, Allen L, we’re glad to have you with us.
When you start a thread, it’s helpful to other readers if you provide a link. Yes, it’s today’s Column, but in a week or so it will vanish into the depths of the Archives, so it saves search time and helps keep us all on the same page if you provide the link. In this case, it’s Was Boston once literally flooded with molasses?.
No biggie, you’ll know for next time. And, as I say, welcome.