IPhone 4 - iOS 6.0.1 - Other Takes Up Lots of Space

Hi there,
3 weeks ago I noticed my iPhone had over 1 GB of space designated as "Other".
So, I wiped it clean. Did not restore from backup. Gave it a clean slate, as if it was a brand new phone.
And now, here it is, just 3 weeks later and my "Other" has grown to 1.28 GB ! Yikes!!
I don't play games on my phone. Although I do run the Facebook app. And the GMail app.
And I've deleted all of my SMS / iMessage conversations, except just 5 of them. And they're pretty short.
I even completely powered off. And then powered up my phone. Still no dice. Other remained the same size.
My questions:
1. WHAT could be taking up so much space as "Other"?
2. Does anyone know how to clear the "Other" without having to wipe your iPhone?
(as I said, I did that just 3 weeks ago)
3. And does anyone know how to limit the maximum space "Other" is allowed to use?
Thank you in advance,
- ShiloCM

Currently downloading upgrades from the "Software Updates" so hopefully that will help,
Which updates are these? For iPhoto or for you phone's operating system?
If you plan on upgrading iPhoto it will require a purchase of the iLife 11 disk from a 3rd party retailer like Amazon.com
or
upgrading your MBP to Mavericks and downloading the latest version, 9.5, from the App Store for free.
OT

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