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Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Marketable securities |  | $ 2,755,111
Unrealized loss |  | (28,522)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Marketable securities |  | 2,755,111
Unrealized loss |  | 28,522
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Putnam Short Duration Bond [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Marketable securities |  | 1,972,736
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income [Member] |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Marketable securities |  | $ 782,375

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