Integral coordinates Proof

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Nine distinct points with all coordinates integral are selected in the space. Prove that the line segment with ends at certain two of these points contains in its interior a point with all coordinates integral.

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HINT: Look at the coordinates modulo $2$ and apply the pigeonhole principle. The point in the interior of the segment will actually be its midpoint.