Difference between "mime types" and "document handlers"

[Paul E Johnson <pauljohn ukans edu>]

I just noticed control center has separate entries for MimeTypes and
Programs and Document Handlers. I find this totally baffling.  In the
old days, like 2 months ago, the mime types config panel controlled
document handlers. What's up with that?  
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