Ed writes: << People curious about the Kobon triangle problem might be interested in the progress mentioned in my latest column. http://www.maa.org/editorial/mathgames/mathgames_02_08_06.html

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Very interesting question and column! I'm not certain, but I believe I've heard that Paul Erdos wrote a paper, possibly in collaboration, about this very problem. Sorry I don't have the citation. --Dan