Place a Block down with a redstone torch on the side.
It is possible to place redstone dust on the block directly below the torch:
which destroys the torch instantly.
Environment
Linux (Debian), Java 1.6.0_45 (I require an older version)
MC-69409
Placing Redstone Dust Can Delete Torch
Resolved
Duplicate
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Fixed in 1.8-pre2. MC-68718