Why not? We’ve got people who’ve got it so good that they’re easily oppressed by inanimate objects or place names so how is it a big deal if others take an opposite track?
No, at least no more so that Arthur and Patsy did as they, um, “rode” through the village on their way to meet Sir Bedevere (IIRC).
But then I live in Texas, not those particular towns out of all the towns on the West Coast.
(here in Texas, like many places, we want you to check your boots if you’re outstanding in your field, not so much if you’ve been walking down the street)
With coal, yes. Some debate the ultimate basis for many (though not necessarily all) sources of petroleum or gas may be had.
In any event, a fuel source that is potent, portable, reasonably easy to find but not insanely dangerous / inflammable and which does not use use rare elements it the only reason we had much of an Industrial Age.
… ummm, also fuel that isn’t made from food or is stronger drink.