Burned-out redstone torches get reactivated when entering the world.
Steps to Reproduce
Create a new world.
Build a redstone torch clock. (see clock.png)
Replace the top block with a dropper. (see clock_w_dropper.png)
Place a stack of any item in the dropper. (see items_in_dropper.png)
Quit the world and open it again.
Notice that there are some items lying in front of the dropper (see after_reload.png)
Observed Results
The torch gets reactivated and makes the dropper spit out items.
Expected Results
The redstone torch stays off.
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