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The quirky file:

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When I saw this string, I immediately realize this is some bytes or hex, and I copy and paste it in CyberChef

solution1

Then, the header immediately stoods out, it’s an PNG image. Next, I use Render Image recipe to bake that hex.

solution2

WoW!! It’s a QR code! Let’s scan that QR code via online QR code reader!

solution3

solution4

And yes! We’ve the flag! Let’s submit it and done!