Did Thomas Paine invent the smokless candle?

No, Thomas Paine did not invent the smokeless candle. He is best known for his influential writings during the American Revolution, particularly "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis." The smokeless candle was developed much later, primarily in the 19th century, by inventors seeking to improve candle technology. Paine's contributions were largely in the realm of political philosophy and advocacy for independence, rather than in inventions.