Krummholz trees are trees that have been shaped and scoured by the wind, its definitely a thing. Hard to say for this one, though. Looks a little too healthy and full to be Krummholz.
It’s pretty common for places to be sister cities with far away places. Even small towns on the West Coast of the US are sister cities with places in Scotland, South Korea, Ukraine, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Ethiopia, Poland, Nigeria, etc.
Ayy P-town gets it done. Bustin down your door for 100 days and more!
Planes still require leaded gasoline and they are the largest contributor or airborne lead pollution in the US, probably the world.