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among 6 lines in space here are 3 mutually oblique lines

Source: Polish MO Second Round 1971 p3

September 8, 2024
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Problem Statement

There are 6 lines in space, of which no 3 are parallel, no 3 pass through the same point, and no 3 are contained in the same plane. Prove that among these 6 lines there are 3 mutually oblique lines.