What the heck to do with eggplant?

For some reason I bought an eggplant at my last grocery trip. Why? I have no idea. I've never had them before, hadn't even heard of them before! But I bought it & want to use it before it goes bad but I have no idea. Suggestions?

kick it? kidding...search the topics...lots of eggplant stuff here

I had eggplant with dinner tonight! Tossed thin slices of mine in balsamic, sprayed it with olive oil cooking spray, and grilled till soft (7-10 minutes). Served with grilled sea bass. YUM!

Edited to include: I've done the eggplant parmigiana from Cooking Light, though: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/eggplant-parmesan-10000002011044/
and loved it!