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Asset Acquisition - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 30, 2020 USD ($) employee | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Consideration transferred | $ 15,500 |  |  |
Payments to acquire productive assets | 14,500 | $ 15,482 | $ 0 | $ 0
Acquisition costs | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Number of employees hired | employee | 180 |  |  |

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