* "Nether Update / Second Part of the Adventure Update".
* Finished Biome code and New Biomes.
o Snowy Biomes
* NPCs in Villages.
* Use for experience (skills) will be added.
* Animal breeding.
* Increased number of Strongholds per map (from three to unlimited).
o Boss Mobs in Strongholds.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/533820-redstone-simplified/
Calm down, and enjoy 1.8 :smile.gif:
* Finished Biome code and New Biomes.
o Snowy Biomes
* NPCs in Villages.
* Use for experience (skills) will be added.
* Animal breeding.
* Increased number of Strongholds per map (from three to unlimited).
o Boss Mobs in Strongholds.
^ Information from minecraft wiki.