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I can't get behind the fireplace!
1 of 11: If you watch the television show, you may have learned what's behind the fireplace in the episode where Homer becomes Mr. Burns' assistant.
2 of 11: The Executive Washroom is back there.
3 of 11: You need a key.
4 of 11: There are probably only three people who have ever had the key.
5 of 11: Mr. Burns and Mr. Smithers are the obvious first two.
6 of 11: Homer used to have a key.
7 of 11: He may still have the key.
8 of 11: He may have given it as an offering.
9 of 11: Homer is cheap with his offerings at the Church, so maybe he offered it elsewhere.
10 of 11: Like at the Stone Cutters.
11 of 11: The key is in the preaching box under the pulpit at the Stone Cutters.