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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Charges, Segment Information and Shareholder Activism Costs (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) segment area | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Segment Information: |  |  |
Number of business segments | segment | 1 |  |
Number of geographic areas in which the Company operates | area | 1 |  |
Costs related to shareholder activism | $ | $ 0 | $ 19,369 | $ 0
Minimum |  |  |
Deferred Charges: |  |  |
Deferred lease costs, amortization period (in years) | 1 year |  |
Deferred financing costs, amortization period (in years) | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Deferred Charges: |  |  |
Deferred lease costs, amortization period (in years) | 15 years |  |
Deferred financing costs, amortization period (in years) | 15 years |  |

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