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OTHER ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Jun. 21, 2016
Interest and Other Income |  |  |
Other Investment Not Readily Marketable [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized gain on investment | $ 27,300,000 | $ 27,300,000 |
Minimum |  |  |
Other Investment Not Readily Marketable [Line Items] |  |  |
Potential stock received upon conversion of investment (shares) |  |  | 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |  |
Other Investment Not Readily Marketable [Line Items] |  |  |
Assigned value of preferred shares | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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