This problem is driving me crazy. I have been reading about it, looking at theories, reading blogs, and talking to math educators who all have confirmed I've lost my mind. You will confirm this at some point as well (and that is not my hypothesis). 

I don't know why but I will figure it out at some point tonight - I have a trend. I have found a way to predict the increase in generations by two. 

55 & 54 = 110 generations 

216 & 220 (the above multipled by 4) = 112 generations 

864 & 880 (the ...

After 15+ hours of working on LA #10, I have decided that it is time for reflection and closure for me. As with every LA we have been given, I find it very hard to "just jump in" and try it. I did that for about one hour, then decided that until I could have significant information about the history of the elusive 3N problem, I would not be able to learn from the experience. If I look back on every reflection, this is a distinct learning process for me.