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Acquisition (Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 24, 2022 USD ($)
Thinx Inc
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 181

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Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Line Items]

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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer.

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