Eli5 why does pressing my palms against my eyes create a kaleidoscope effect?

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Eli5 why does pressing my palms against my eyes create a kaleidoscope effect?

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While there are plenty of valid scientific answers here, I think there’s an important question that no one is asking: do you have kaleidescopes in your hands when you do this? Because that could also explain what is going on.

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