Fun Facts about Mining for Kids. 1  One of the simplest types of mining is gold panning. 2  Shaft mining is very dangerous. 3  Open pit mines are simply big, open holes with terraced sides. 4  Quarrying is the process of cutting stone, usually out of a mountainside. 5  Oil rigs drill for oil far out in the ocean.
Faux Leather Handbags. Faux leather is man made fabric (usually polyester) that has been treated with wax, dye, polyurethane, or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for color and texture that feel like real leather at a much lower cost. It is a synthetic leather made from plastic and is marketed using many names such as leatherette , faux leather, Naugahyde, and pleather.
It's cheaper and animal friendly. And, there are many reason not to buy faux leather furniture. Real leather ages well and looks more expensive (because it is). If you're thinking about buying new furniture and you're torn between faux and real leather, here are a list of some of the pros and cons. Faux leather comes in many forms and some are better than others.