Cyanoacrylate "Instant Dry" Adhesives

Cyanoacrylate adhesives, a.k.a. "Super Glue" (Oh... and how do I get my stuck fingers apart?)
Cyanoacrylate adhesives came into public awareness in the sixties as "SuperGlue... one drop holds a ton!" How do they work? I have read a number of articles on the science behind the product, but the only important thing to know is this...