You are here: Home » Life » Some Everyday Things That We Never Knew Had A Name Some Everyday Things That We Never Knew Had A Name Updated on September 13, 2015 By Prachi Jain 18. Phosphenes Phosphenes is a word for the lights you see when you close your eyes and press your hands to them. Previous Next17 of 39 You May Also Like Top 10 Cheapest Countries To Live As The Pandemic Continues, People Are Shifting To Short-Term Goals