What sort of file or item is storaged in Others and how to delete them?

What sort of file or item is storaged in Others and how to delete them?

See here for answer about the OTHER which is taking up space:
http://pondini.org/TM/30.html
and here:
http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html
See Kappys excellent note on the rest of “other” files taking up your space:
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?

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    http://pondini.org/TM/30.html
    and here:
    http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html
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