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I suspect the new function was an attempt to fix whatever was the backend problem (because before it would work the second time, but give the correct $250).

I wondered that. I thought the bug had been around for a while; I suppose the morning checkin was a failed fix for the pre-existing bug.

This blogger occasionally seems to throw in stories that are made up for the sake of making a point; this is likely one of them, given the inconsistencies.