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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jan. 14, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0 | $ 0 |  |  |
Statutory tax rate (as a percent) | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% |  |
890 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS, INC. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash equivalents | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 0 |  | 0 |  | $ 0 |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits accrued for interest and penalties | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Anti-dilutive securities attributable to warrants (in shares) | 9,842,500 |  | 9,842,500 |  |  |  |  |  |
Class A Common Stock | 890 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS, INC. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number Of Shares Subject To Forfeiture | 28,750,000 |  | 28,750,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Shares subject to forfeiture | 28,750,000 |  | 28,750,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Class F Common Stock | 890 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS, INC. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number Of Shares Subject To Forfeiture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 937,500
Shares subject to forfeiture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 937,500
Class F Common Stock | Over-allotment option | 890 5TH AVENUE PARTNERS, INC. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number Of Shares Subject To Forfeiture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 937,500 |
Shares subject to forfeiture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 937,500 |

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