Scientists have a new theory about Giant's Causeway. The famous Northern Irish landmark, known for its distinctive hexagonal stone columns, wasn't formed quite the way researchers thought. New evidence suggests it's the result of a globally significant volcanic event. According to io9, this finding adds another chapter to the story of how one of the world's most recognizable natural wonders came to be.

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