What does the "other" section in my storage holds?

I currently have a MacBook Air and even though I have almost nothing on my computer, there is the "Other" sectino on the storage report that is takes almost one third of my total storage memory. What is this??? HOw can I free it???
Thanks beforehand!

Information from these articles may be helpful.
http://pondini.org/OSX/LionStorage.html
http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10677
Best.

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    Same website, different page than what leroydouglas provided, should complete the picture.
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    http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html
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    Message was edited by: lcivic048678

    OK,
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