Finder Window Sidebar: PDF file under Places?

On my MacBook Pro, several weeks ago I noticed a PDF file listed under "Places" on the sidebar. I have no idea how it got there, and no idea how to remove it. Any suggestions?

Success! I had AppleCare on the line for an hour or more on this one and they could not figure it out. The PDF would not highlight, but I could grab it and pull it out of the side bar. It would typically just flip back into place once I let go. Your suggestions about using the Command key worked. Many thanks!

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