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Short-Term Investments (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Investments |  |
Maturity period of certificates of deposit | 3 months | 3 months
Maximum |  |
Investments |  |
Maturity period of certificates of deposit | 1 year | 1 year

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