Notch just changed something. Something that has stayed the same for years. That something is the score!

 He tweeted: Oh snaaaaaaaap! I broke a long lasting tradition in minecraft by making each experience orb equal one score point. :-o :-O :-( ) 

  And right after that he tweeted this proof image:

Today, something very important changed. Finally.

Update

Notch tweeted that this week there will be a second pre-release of 1.9 , and also announced a new feature: Repairing items! 

@notch To prevent feeling like you're missing out by not repairing, it's ultra easy. Combine two damaged items to get a new item with less damage.