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Other financial instruments Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value, by Type, Alternative [Abstract] Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Number of lease renewal options (one or more) Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options Lessee, Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Options Non-NEOs Non-NEOs [Member] Net amount recognized Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position Three Year Notes at 3.10 Percent Number Three Year Notes at 3.10 Percent Number [Member] Three Year Notes at 3.10 Percent Number