My ancient biology teacher from high school did research in the same lab as either Dr. Watson or Dr. Crick (can't remember which) in the 50's and 60's.

She always had the most interesting stories about how she'd met [insert-famous-scientist-here] when she was doing this or that, or knew this person who had [insert-rare-genetic-illness] when we discuss the related topics. Easily the best class I ever had on the high-school level.

John